At the height of their commercial power, Steely Dan turn some fans of its pop hits onto jazz icon Charlie Parker with its rousing 1974 tribute "Parker's Band," from its "Pretzel Logic" album.

"Pretzel Logic" also included the Top 10 single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." "Parker's Band" was not released as a single; listening to propulsive beat and its swirling energy now, one wonders if Steely Dan missed a big opportunity for another monster hit. Check it out:

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